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- 2. Pressure Homeostasis involves regulating the force of ________ ________.
- 3. The mechanism by which the body monitors and adjusts to maintain homeostasis.
- 6. The regulation of body temperature.
- 10. A state of ________ where internal conditions are balanced.
- 11. A sensor that monitors changes in the internal or external environment.
- 12. One aspect of homeostasis, the regulation of body ___________.
- 13. A type of sugar that is crucial for energy regulation in the body.
- 15. Chemical messengers that play a key role in regulating various physiological processes.
- 16. Feedback A type of feedback that reverses a deviation from the set point.
- 17. Long-term changes that help organisms maintain homeostasis in their environment.
- 18. Point The desired value around which the body tries to maintain homeostasis.
- 19. A type of feedback that amplifies a deviation from the set point.
- 20. A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
- 21. The process of maintaining water balance in the body.
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- 1. Sugar Homeostasis involves regulating the levels of ________ ________.
- 4. The process by which cells regulate oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
- 5. A warming mechanism used by the body to regulate temperature.
- 7. System A system of glands that release hormones to regulate various physiological functions.
- 8. Maintaining the body's water balance is crucial for proper ________.
- 9. A key part of the brain involved in maintaining homeostasis by regulating body temperature, thirst, and hunger.
- 14. A cooling mechanism used by the body to regulate temperature.
- 15. The body's ability to maintain internal stability.
